Dún Laoghaire Powerboat School

29/05/2026

11/05/2026

23/04/2026

This weekend 2 cancelled places have come available

€150 pp for the National Powerboat Certificate training course.
available on line to book.

Saturday 25 Sunday 26 April , 09.30 start

This is where to start if you have a little experience. The National Powerboat certificate is the equivalent to your road driving licence. Courses can be run over a weekend, weekdays or evenings. We can make the course available when you are. This two day course starts in a small boat (tiller contro...

16/04/2026

07/03/2026

🚤 Supporting Water Safety Ireland 🇮🇪

We were delighted to be supplying two new Zodiac Milpro Surf Rescue (ZMSR) boats to Water Safety Ireland. These specialist rescue craft are designed for rapid response in challenging surf conditions, providing the reliability and performance needed to support lifesaving operations along our coastline.

Built to withstand demanding environments, the ZMSR is trusted worldwide by professional rescue organisations for its stability, durability and manoeuvrability in the surf zone.

Wishing the Water Safety Ireland team safe operations and many successful rescues with their new boats. 👏

26/02/2026

🚤 New Jockey Pod Seats – Just Landed in Store! 🚤

We’re excited to announce that our brand new Jockey Pod Seats have just arrived in stock! 🙌

Perfect for RIBs and inflatable boats, these pods are built for comfort, durability, and practicality on the water.

✅ Comfortable padded seat & backrest
✅ Strong, marine-grade construction
✅ Integrated storage compartment under the seat – ideal for safety gear, tools, ropes or personal items
✅ Frames can be powder coated in any colour to suit your boat 🎨
✅ Clean, modern look to upgrade your setup

Whether you're refitting your RIB or fitting out a new build, these jockey pods are a smart, space-saving solution with custom finish options to match your style.

📍 Available now – call in store or message us for pricing and lead times on custom colours.

25/02/2026

🛟Dun Laoghaire RNLI Coxswain retires after 36 years saving lives at sea

Dun Laoghaire RNLI Coxswain Mark McGibney has closed the chapter on a 36-year period of service with the RNLI, the charity that saves lives at sea. Mark leaves the RNLI with 386 lifeboat service launches on his record. During those callouts, 661 people were brought to safety, 36 of whom were classed as ‘lives saved’ by the Institution.

Mark McGibney volunteered on Dun Laoghaire lifeboat crew from 1989 to 2025 and was appointed Coxswain of the station’s Trent class lifeboat in 2002. Among the other roles he held while a volunteer at the station, were Lifeboat Helm, All-Weather Mechanic, Lifeboat Trainer Assessor, First Aider, Shore Crew and Navigator.

Speaking on his long record of service, RNLI Regional Business Lead, Mike Grocott said, ‘It is an incredible thing to be able to serve your community as a lifeboat volunteer. Thirty-six years is a proud achievement and there are many people, both locally and further afield, who Mark would have helped during some of their most difficult times. I wish him well in his retirement and thank him for his service to the charity.’

Mark will be presented with a framed Certificate of Service from the RNLI to reflect his years of service and contribution to the Institution.